A memorial fund had been established in honor of fallen CHP Officer Lucas Chellew.

The C.A.H.P Credit Union established the memorial fund and will cover all processing fees.

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100% of the donations will go directly to Officer Chellew's family, the Credit Union said.

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of Officer Chellew,” the C.A.H.P. Credit Union president Brad Houle said. “He was an exemplary officer and dedicated public servant. Our hearts mourn for his family left behind and he will be greatly missed by his fellow officers and the community he loved to serve.”

CHP Officer Chellew was involved in a crash during a car chase in South Sacramento Wednesday. He lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into a pole.

Officer Chellew was taken to the hospital and later died. He leaves behind a wife, son and daughter.